Post by The Sandmen on Mar 10, 2017 10:12:19 GMT -5
Carla Esparza is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Megumi Fujii doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Esparza and Fujii move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fujii launches a hook to the body
Carla Esparza moves aside looking for a counter...
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Crippling lock!
Esparza tries to break the lock slamming Megumi Fujii against the mat!
Megumi Fujii doesn't allow Carla Esparza to escape. She is tightening the Triangle Choke
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Fujii.
Good job by Fujii blocking and slipping the blows.
Esparza misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Esparza's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Esparza struggles to free herself
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fujii's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza hovers above Fujii
Megumi Fujii stops her from throwing strikes.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fujii's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Megumi Fujii slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Megumi Fujii in her guard...
Megumi Fujii keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Megumi Fujii pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Esparza misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Megumi Fujii isolates Carla Esparza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Carla Esparza is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii goes for an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Fujii is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Megumi Fujii, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Esparza ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fujii tries to cover her face,
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fujii struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fujii tries to cover her face,
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza closed her guard around Megumi Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Esparza's ribs.
Esparza is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii isolates Carla Esparza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Fujii uses her forearms to block the impact!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Esparza tries to improve position.
Fujii adjusts and closes her guard.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Fujii looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Esparza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fujii.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Esparza is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Megumi Fujii
almost hit her as she moves away.
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii looks to pass to mount...
Fujii slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carla Esparza.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza struggles to free herself
Esparza hold her own hand and breaks Fujii's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Megumi Fujii.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Megumi Fujii a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Carla Esparza sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Fujii tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fujii's ribs.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Esparza's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii hooks Esparza's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Esparza struggles to free herself
Carla Esparza manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Fujii creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
deflected by Fujii.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to open up Fujii with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Fujii is trying to block them with her hands...
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Pitty-pat punches from Esparza
Megumi Fujii doesn't flinch.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Esparza tries to open up Megumi Fujii's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Fujii in the side of the head
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Esparza pulls her arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza tries to open up Megumi Fujii's defense faking a few punches.
Megumi Fujii wraps her arms around Esparza's arms and counters the punches.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Megumi Fujii, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Carla Esparza paws at Fujii.
Fujii swings ineffectively.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fujii tries to cover her face,
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fujii tries to cover her face,
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Megumi Fujii uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Fujii sits over her knees and pushes away Esparza's leg!
Esparza closes her legs around Megumi Fujii's leg. Fujii is not able to move away now!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fujii blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii pushes Carla Esparza against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Fujii jumps and tries to free her leg! Esparza doesn't allow this but Megumi Fujii is able to get half guard here.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Esparza moves on the ground
Esparza cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza pushes Megumi Fujii against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Megumi Fujii struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Esparza misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Esparza's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii suddenly holds Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza struggles to free herself
Esparza Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Esparza can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Megumi Fujii!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Esparza pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Fujii's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Fujii launches a furious low kick!
Esparza receives a hard blow on her left leg!
A punch from Carla Esparza
gets blocked by Fujii.
Esparza is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to open Fujii's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carla Esparza. Fujii is unable to cover herself now!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Megumi Fujii pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Esparza breaks the lock showing some skills...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Esparza is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Megumi Fujii doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Megumi Fujii pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii sits high on Carla Esparza's chest and pulls her leg underneath Esparza's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Esparza tries to roll out. She's too quick for Megumi Fujii and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Fujii and it cost her top position.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza hovers above Fujii
Megumi Fujii stops her from throwing strikes.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Punishing hold!
Esparza tries to break the lock slamming Megumi Fujii against the mat!
Megumi Fujii doesn't allow Carla Esparza to escape. She is tightening the armbar
That armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Carla Esparza lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Megumi Fujii doesn't break the lock and Carla Esparza is running out of time!
Fujii is locking that armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fujii blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Megumi Fujii tries to pass to half guard...
Carla Esparza's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii hovers above Esparza
Good punches to Esparza's body.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Esparza hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fujii tries to grapple
She puts Esparza in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Esparza takes a break to breathe while holding Megumi Fujii.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Esparza can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Esparza delivers a few accurate elbows!
Megumi Fujii blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Fujii's ribs.
Fujii blocks Carla Esparza's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii attempts to cut off Esparza with punches
Esparza reels from the strikes.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza storms over Fujii with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Esparza doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fujii's face with her elbows!
Fujii has a small cut in her Left cheek
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Esparza's ribs.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Esparza sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza tries to grapple
She puts Fujii in a double underhook!
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Fujii is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fujii pushes off of Carla Esparza and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Esparza stumbles backwards but Megumi Fujii chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Esparza grab one of Megumi Fujii's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Carla Esparza throw Fujii to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Esparza is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Megumi Fujii kicks her legs trying to keep Carla Esparza away.
Carla Esparza takes a kick to the body.
Esparza is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Fujii tries to hit Carla Esparza with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Esparza steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Esparza is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Carla Esparza creates space and allows Megumi Fujii to stand up.
Megumi Fujii is on her feet again.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Esparza leads with a punch
Megumi Fujii avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Chin
Brilliant combination from Carla Esparza
Fujii is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii showing excellent timing, blasts Carla Esparza with a right hand.
Great hook by Megumi Fujii! Carla Esparza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Fujii is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Fujii cartwheels towards Esparza!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Carla Esparza.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn away and scramble out. Megumi Fujii takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
She can't lock it up. Carla Esparza spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Fujii uses her forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii sits up and gets an arm around Esparza's neck!
Esparza pushes Megumi Fujii back to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fujii's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fujii leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Esparza spins out, but Megumi Fujii was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Esparza is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Esparza pushes Megumi Fujii forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Esparza's being punished here!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii goes for an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Megumi Fujii, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Low kick by Megumi Fujii to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Stand up! This is what Fujii's cornermen are shouting. Carla Esparza is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Esparza measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Esparza's eyes...
Esparza hyper-extended her left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Esparza's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Esparza's eyes...
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Megumi Fujii by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/5 (200%)
GnP strikes 26/84 (31%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1065 s
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 30/30 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1092 s
Interesting. Result many of us expected, but Esparza held on pretty good and tried to put up fightz.
Megumi Fujii doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Esparza and Fujii move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fujii launches a hook to the body
Carla Esparza moves aside looking for a counter...
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Crippling lock!
Esparza tries to break the lock slamming Megumi Fujii against the mat!
Megumi Fujii doesn't allow Carla Esparza to escape. She is tightening the Triangle Choke
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Fujii.
Good job by Fujii blocking and slipping the blows.
Esparza misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Esparza's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Esparza struggles to free herself
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fujii's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza hovers above Fujii
Megumi Fujii stops her from throwing strikes.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fujii's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Megumi Fujii slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Megumi Fujii in her guard...
Megumi Fujii keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Megumi Fujii pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Esparza misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Megumi Fujii isolates Carla Esparza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Carla Esparza is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii goes for an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Fujii is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Megumi Fujii, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Esparza ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fujii tries to cover her face,
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fujii struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fujii tries to cover her face,
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza closed her guard around Megumi Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Esparza's ribs.
Esparza is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii isolates Carla Esparza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Fujii uses her forearms to block the impact!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Esparza tries to improve position.
Fujii adjusts and closes her guard.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Fujii looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Esparza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fujii.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Esparza is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Megumi Fujii
almost hit her as she moves away.
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii looks to pass to mount...
Fujii slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carla Esparza.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza struggles to free herself
Esparza hold her own hand and breaks Fujii's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Megumi Fujii.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Megumi Fujii a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Carla Esparza sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Fujii tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fujii's ribs.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Esparza's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii hooks Esparza's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Esparza struggles to free herself
Carla Esparza manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Fujii creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
deflected by Fujii.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to open up Fujii with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Fujii is trying to block them with her hands...
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Pitty-pat punches from Esparza
Megumi Fujii doesn't flinch.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Esparza tries to open up Megumi Fujii's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Fujii in the side of the head
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Esparza pulls her arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza tries to open up Megumi Fujii's defense faking a few punches.
Megumi Fujii wraps her arms around Esparza's arms and counters the punches.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Megumi Fujii, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Carla Esparza paws at Fujii.
Fujii swings ineffectively.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fujii tries to cover her face,
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fujii tries to cover her face,
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Megumi Fujii uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Fujii sits over her knees and pushes away Esparza's leg!
Esparza closes her legs around Megumi Fujii's leg. Fujii is not able to move away now!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fujii blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii pushes Carla Esparza against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Fujii jumps and tries to free her leg! Esparza doesn't allow this but Megumi Fujii is able to get half guard here.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Esparza moves on the ground
Esparza cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza pushes Megumi Fujii against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Megumi Fujii struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Esparza misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Esparza's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii suddenly holds Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza struggles to free herself
Esparza Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Esparza can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Megumi Fujii!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Esparza pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Fujii's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Fujii launches a furious low kick!
Esparza receives a hard blow on her left leg!
A punch from Carla Esparza
gets blocked by Fujii.
Esparza is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to open Fujii's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carla Esparza. Fujii is unable to cover herself now!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Megumi Fujii pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Esparza breaks the lock showing some skills...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Esparza is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Megumi Fujii doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Megumi Fujii pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii sits high on Carla Esparza's chest and pulls her leg underneath Esparza's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Esparza tries to roll out. She's too quick for Megumi Fujii and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Fujii and it cost her top position.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza hovers above Fujii
Megumi Fujii stops her from throwing strikes.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Punishing hold!
Esparza tries to break the lock slamming Megumi Fujii against the mat!
Megumi Fujii doesn't allow Carla Esparza to escape. She is tightening the armbar
That armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Carla Esparza lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Megumi Fujii doesn't break the lock and Carla Esparza is running out of time!
Fujii is locking that armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fujii blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Megumi Fujii tries to pass to half guard...
Carla Esparza's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii hovers above Esparza
Good punches to Esparza's body.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Esparza hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fujii tries to grapple
She puts Esparza in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Esparza takes a break to breathe while holding Megumi Fujii.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Esparza can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Esparza delivers a few accurate elbows!
Megumi Fujii blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Fujii's ribs.
Fujii blocks Carla Esparza's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii attempts to cut off Esparza with punches
Esparza reels from the strikes.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza storms over Fujii with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Esparza doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fujii's face with her elbows!
Fujii has a small cut in her Left cheek
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Esparza's ribs.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Esparza sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza tries to grapple
She puts Fujii in a double underhook!
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Fujii is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fujii pushes off of Carla Esparza and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Esparza stumbles backwards but Megumi Fujii chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Esparza grab one of Megumi Fujii's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Carla Esparza throw Fujii to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Esparza is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Megumi Fujii kicks her legs trying to keep Carla Esparza away.
Carla Esparza takes a kick to the body.
Esparza is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Fujii tries to hit Carla Esparza with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Esparza steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Esparza is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Carla Esparza creates space and allows Megumi Fujii to stand up.
Megumi Fujii is on her feet again.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Esparza leads with a punch
Megumi Fujii avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Chin
Brilliant combination from Carla Esparza
Fujii is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii showing excellent timing, blasts Carla Esparza with a right hand.
Great hook by Megumi Fujii! Carla Esparza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Fujii is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Fujii cartwheels towards Esparza!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Carla Esparza.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn away and scramble out. Megumi Fujii takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
She can't lock it up. Carla Esparza spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Fujii uses her forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii sits up and gets an arm around Esparza's neck!
Esparza pushes Megumi Fujii back to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fujii's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fujii leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Esparza spins out, but Megumi Fujii was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Esparza is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Esparza pushes Megumi Fujii forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Esparza's being punished here!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Fujii goes for an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Megumi Fujii, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Low kick by Megumi Fujii to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Stand up! This is what Fujii's cornermen are shouting. Carla Esparza is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Esparza measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Esparza's eyes...
Esparza hyper-extended her left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Esparza's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Esparza's eyes...
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Megumi Fujii by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/5 (200%)
GnP strikes 26/84 (31%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1065 s
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 30/30 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1092 s
Interesting. Result many of us expected, but Esparza held on pretty good and tried to put up fightz.